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Post-9/11 veterans employment improves but still lags civilian rate

Employment for the latest generation of veterans improved in 2013 but still lags well behind that of civilians, according to a new government report.

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Best for Vets: Employers 2014

Troops transitioning out of the military often worry that the jobs they did in uniform will be irrelevant to the jobs they want out of uniform.

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Aviation certifications: Big payoff for learning technical job skills

Former Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Andre Lafabregue tried other things, but he just couldn't scratch that itch.

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First lady announcing one-stop job site for vets

Aiming to streamline employment resources for people leaving the military, the government is creating an integrated website that can help job-seekers create resumes, connect with employers and become...

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Soldier For Life program targets transitioning soldiers

Staying in service will become more and more competitive as the Army cuts the ranks and looks to keep its best and brightest.

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For veteran volunteers, story is part of the work

Jules Toraya rattled off his life story as quickly as he could: a desire for public service, five years in the Army, environmental work for the last four, and now a new fellowship to help vets find...

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Recruiters & business owners talk hard-to-fill jobs

Gunnery Sgt. Chris Albright left the Marine Corps in 2013 and jumped right into his new career as owner of CMIT Solutions in northern Virginia, a national information technology franchise.

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STEM skills more important to employers than bachelor's degree, study indicates

High school graduates with a background in science, technology, engineering and math are in higher demand in the job market than college grads without such skill, according to a new Brookings...

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Post-9/11 veterans unemployment at 7 percent in June

Following a sharp drop in May, the unemployment rate for the youngest generation of veterans jumped substantially in June, government data show.

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Commentary: Industry credentials are solid first step in transition

Many programs and initiatives have been launched over the past few years to help veterans get civilian jobs, and many employers have committed to hire and even train veterans.

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Vets everywhere can log on to virtual job fair

Hiring Our Heroes wants to take its veterans job fairs beyond major cities to small towns across the country.

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Vets in workforce ramp up as military gears down

About 1,200 soldiers were ordered and urged by Fort Bragg brass to prepare Wednesday for their future mission: transition to a civilian job.

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Pilot program to launch to help spouses earn college credit

Defense officials are launching a pilot program in the fall that will help military spouses put together portfolios of education and work experience for possible college credit.

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Tactical Veteran: Maybe a blue-collar job is perfect for you

The thought of attending college for two or more years may have you thinking of passing up the chance to use your GI Bill benefits.

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American Legion boss: Vets have earned federal hiring preference

The American Legion has a message for federal workers upset over veterans preference rules: Get over it.

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Overseas federal contractor jobs common in industry

After Scott Lang's tours in Iraq and Kuwait, you might think the last thing he would want to do is go back to the Middle East.

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These federal contractors are hiring vets now

Companies that do business with the federal government employ a big chunk of the U.S. workforce - and if you're a veteran looking to join their ranks, federal law requires that they give you a leg up.

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Aviation certifications: Big payoff for learning technical job skills

Former Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Andre Lafabregue tried other things, but he just couldn't scratch that itch.

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First lady announcing one-stop job site for vets

Aiming to streamline employment resources for people leaving the military, the government is creating an integrated website that can help job-seekers create resumes, connect with employers and become...

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Soldier For Life program targets transitioning soldiers

Staying in service will become more and more competitive as the Army cuts the ranks and looks to keep its best and brightest.

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